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Originally Posted by PAImportTuner
Without being too rude, with easily over 10 years in the industry, common sense tells me it cannot be no lighter than that. The latest Miata is almost 2600lbs, it's smaller than the FT and does not have the same amount of windows, seats, smaller trunk, roof, b and c pillars, more safety standards and safety concerned areas needing reinforcements because of being a 2+2. The FT86 overall has more metal and glass. Throw on the bodykit and or have the turbo model and your pushing 3000+. That's why I stress that the NA model push at least a non-overrated 205-210hp to the crank, which is kinda farfetched for a non-turbo Subaru engine.
10' Miata @ ~2600lbs
Wheelbase (in) 91.7
Track, front (in) 58.7
Track, rear (in) 58.9
Length (in) 157.3
Width (in) 67.7
Height (in) 49.0
FT86 Estimated 2900lbs NA model. No turbo, no bodkit.
Wheelbase: 101.18 inches
Length: 163.78 inches
Width: 69.29 inches
Height: 48.19 inches
11' Scion TC @ 3100lbs
Wheel base: 106.3 in.
Width: 70.7 in.
Height: 55.7 in.
Length: 174.0 in.
10' RX8 @ ~3100lbs
Wheelbase (in) 106.4
Length (in) 175.6
Width (in) 69.7
Height (in) 52.8
10' Genesis 2.0T @ ~3500lbs
Wheelbase: 111.0 in
Length: 182.3 in.
Width: 73.4 in.
Height: 54.5 in.
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I pray that you don't hit yourself after seeing the final weight... but that can be said to myself. Cuz, I'm feeling 2600~2700 without problem. But that's without facts or proof.
edit: add to that
SCION VP stated
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The AE86 didn’t rely on brute horsepower… but instead a remarkable combination of a lightweight design… manageable power and great balance. It made its way into almost every genre of racing from grip to drift… and from the circuit to mountain roads.
Although this concept arrives here more than 25 years later… and doesn’t share a single common part… the spirit and the heritage of the AE86 has trickled down into every single detail of this FR-S Concept. The goal was to create an authentic rear-wheel drive sports car… with compelling style… exceptionally balanced performance and handling… flexible utility… and surprising MPG. I know the FR-S Concept will achieve all of that.
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Now, let's get serious, 2800lbs won't get that "exceptionally balanced performance and handling."